Ramkumar Mishra (musician)

Ramkumar Mishra is an Indian tabla player.[1] He belongs to Banaras Gharana.[2]

Ramkumar Mishra
OriginBenaras, Uttar Pradesh, India
GenresHindustani classical music
OccupationTabla exponenet
InstrumentTabla

Life and career

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Ramkumar Mishra is the grandson of Pandit Anokhelal Mishra from Banaras gharana and son of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra.[3] Ramkumar was initiated into tabla playing by his mother, Smt. Manorama Mishra, daughter of Pandit Anokhelal Mishra, and, thereafter, received his tutelage under another renowned tabla player, Pandit Chhote Lal Mishra, his maternal uncle.[citation needed]

Some of the awards he has received are:[citation needed]

  • Taal Mani Award.
  • Haridas, Mumbai.
  • Laya Bhaskar, Natraj Cultural Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Tabla Shiromani, Government of Bihar.
  • Award from Darwin, Australia.
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References

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  1. ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Music : A musical summit". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Ramesh Narayans Musical Programme on June 25 - South India - Thiruvananthapuram - ibnlive". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  3. ^ Chatterjee, Gautam (29 January 2010). "Young and glowing". The Hindu.